Trump-supporting farmers are the big losers in the trade war

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US farmers could be in for a bumpy 2019 – even if the trade dispute is resolved. Soya bean growers in Trump-supporting states received significant government support last year, as sales to China plummeted.

But things look set to get worse in 2019, as the Chinese pork market is in crisis and the rest of the world continues to be cautious about US livestock practices.